Obeying the New Traffic Law Could Save Lives

Late last year, Oklahoma passed a new law making it mandatory for slower
drivers to move to the right light. The law took effect on November 1,
2017, and states the left lane on multi-lane roadways in Oklahoma will
be reserved for passing only.

Vehicles in the left lane will be required to move to the right if another
car comes up from behind, allowing the faster automobile to pass. Anyone
traveling in the left lane for longer than it takes to pass the traffic
on the right will be fined around $235.

Law enforcement indicates there are some exemptions to the law, such as
the potential of merging traffic, executing a left turn, and moving over
for stopped or emergency vehicles. Likewise, officers are more concerned
with long stretches of roads in rural areas rather than congested traffic
and metropolitan regions. Police have said officers will enforce violations
as they see them; however, there is an issue with having sufficient law
enforcement numbers to implement such laws.

The law was initially passed in May with the intent to prevent collisions
caused by a congested left lane and those caused by road rage.

If you or a loved one were harmed or killed because of a negligent driver,
don’t hesitate to give our skilled
Oklahoma City car accident lawyers a call. Clemens Blair has more than 40 years of experience to offer your
case, and we have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements
on behalf of our past clients. Our team is dedicated to helping the victims
of negligence seek compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and
pain and suffering. Let us see what we can do for you.

Contact us at (888) 490-7933 or fill out our online form to schedule a free case
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